Viewing Guide: How to watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame

COLUMBUS — Ohio State. Notre Dame. What more could you ask for in a college football matchup?

It’s not just the Buckeyes vs. the Fighting Irish in South Bend for the third time ever. It’s that this matchup between the two most historic brands and programs in college football comes at an incredible time. Both are in the AP Top 10, where they’re mainstays. Both are riding a wave of confidence.

And both know the weight this matchup between the Buckeye leaf-clad helmets and the golden domes carries on and off the field.

“A lot of respect for the history of the program and what they’ve done,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. “And, you know, I grew up watching Notre Dame. A wonderful program, great tradition, and they do a great job. But, but yeah, these are great moments, this is the highest level of college football and all eyes will be on this game. And that’s the way we love it.”

It’s finally here. No. 6 Ohio State (3-0) will take on No. 9 Notre Dame (4-0) for just the sixth time in the regular season on Saturday night. And Lettermen Row has all of the viewing and listening details so you don’t miss a second of the action.

Buckeyes vs. Notre Dame: Game time, details

Notre Dame is 4-0 on the season and is averaging 50.5 points per game. The Fighting Irish are led by sixth-year quarterback Sam Hartman, who transferred to Notre Dame from Wake Forest after a record-breaking career in the ACC. But it’s not just the Notre Dame offense that has been dominating opponents so far this season. The Irish are allowing just 11.8 points per game so far, but they haven’t seen a collection of talent like the collection assembled by the Buckeyes. For the first time since 1996, Ohio State is heading to South Bend for a massive showdown.

• Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
• TV Channel: NBC
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 23
• Location: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana
• Weather: High of 82º, 3% chance of rain during day, winds 8 mph
• The line: Ohio State is a 3.5-point favorite, per FanDuel.
• Over/under: 55.5 points

How to watch Buckeyes

The Ohio State v. Notre Dame game will be televised on NBC with Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color analyst) and Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter) on the call.

How to stream Buckeyes

This week, the Buckeyes can be streamed on Peacock or any streaming service that carries NBC affiliates.

How to listen to Buckeyes

Paul Keels, Jim Lachey and Matt Andrews will have the call on the Ohio State Sports Radio Network 97.1 FM (WBNS).

Series fun facts

Ohio State has not lost to Notre Dame since 1936, when the Fighting Irish were led by head coach Elmer Layden, who before becoming he head coach was one of the famed ‘Four Horsemen’ of Notre Dame football under coach Knute Rockne. The Buckeyes were coached by Francis Schmidt.

It’s the Buckeyes first trip to South Bend since 1996 when they beat the Lou Holtz-led Irish. Ohio State, of course, was coached by John Cooper.

Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel beat Notre Dame in the 2006 Fiesta Bowl, and former Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer did the same to win the 2016 Fiesta Bowl.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman played for the Buckeyes when they won that 2006 Fiesta Bowl. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith, meanwhile, played for the Fighting Irish when they won the national title in 1973 and was an assistant coach on the 1977 Irish national title team.